A "witty and accessible look at Scripture" that explores what the Bible meant before two millennia of mistranslations and misinterpretations ( Publishers Weekly, starred review).In this fascinating book, acclaimed translator and biblical scholar Dr. Joel M. Hoffman walks the reader through dozens of mistranslations, misconceptions, and other misunderstandings about the Bible. In forty short, straightforward chapters, he covers morality, lifestyle, theology,...

There's more to the story: A scholar and translator reveals the history of the Bible—and the parts that were left out, by accident or design.The Bible you usually read is not the complete story: Some holy writings were left out for political or theological reasons, others simply because of the physical restrictions of ancient bookmaking technology. At times, the compilers of the Bible skipped information that they assumed everyone knew. Some passages were even omitt...

1565 words, Elizabeth faces up to old resentments when she revisits her roots.

Gain a complete understanding of nutrition's role in health and disease! With its comprehensive, easy-to-read format, Biochemical, Physiological, and Molecular Aspects of Human Nutrition, 5th Edition, provides clear, concise coverage of advanced nutrition concepts at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and whole-body levels. Written by a team of nutrition experts, this edition address nutrients by classification, and describes macronutrient function from digestion to metabolism. Fully updated...

Meetings don’t have to be painfully inefficient snoozefests—if you design them. Meeting Design will teach you the design principles and innovative approaches you’ll need to transform meetings from boring to creative, from wasteful to productive. Meetings can and should be indispensable to your organization; Kevin Hoffman will show you how to design them for success.

The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Judaism Made Simple is a short and to-the-point guide to Judaism. In just 96 pages, the reader will learn all about the history, beliefs and traditions of this major world faith. Ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious, Judaism Made Simple is a quick, no-effort way to break into this fascinating topic.

This book is a concise guide to the history, beliefs and practices of this major world faith. Covering all the key aspects of Judaism, including the impact of the Holocaust and the significance of Israel on Jewish self-understanding, gain real insight into what it means to be Jewish today.NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for su...

Gaiana and Rosie Castillo are two sisters that aspire to take their artistic careers to the next level, but emotions from their past make them question whether they deserve to take the next steps. Intuition has always run in the family, so it is following this feeling that their life takes a turn. Now, Gaiana has received an opportunity of a lifetime, one that she can’t bare to refuse. However, she has never been more nervous; after all, being away from her family is something she has neve...

Donan had no family, no home, no food. Until the Order of the Black Falcon takes him in, and trains him as a spy and assassin. Now his future, his duty, is to save the kingdom from the growing threat of a war over the throne. An attempt on his life by his own guild proves that no one can be trusted. Being branded a traitor proves that he is too close to the truth. Betrayed and bitter, Donan is determined to expose the real traitor, but, hunted and alone, it's a race against time. Until a s...

Valdaur's golden age under the Marthalen Kings is a fading memory, brought to an end by the tyrannical sorcercer, Bathlemar. His reign was ended by an alliance of wizards of the High Council and the noble houses, but after over a century, it seems his corruption still lingers over the kingdom. With Valdaur now ruled by an aged and weakening king, and with a sickly prince due to inherit the throne, a sense of both desperation and opportunity raises the specter of civil war.Born into...

"Tell me about the war"—these words launched a ten-year project in oral history by a husband-and-wife team. Howard Hoffman fought in World War II from Cassino to the Elbe as a mortar crewman and a forward observer. His war experiences are of intrinsic interest to readers who seek a foot soldier's view of those historic events. But the principal purpose of this study was to explore the bounds of memory, to gauge its accuracy and its stability over time, and to determine the effects of vario...

Her crime: she is Uyghur. Mihrigul Tursun's story is a powerful testimony of bravery in the face of unimaginable crimes. Her three children were forcibly taken from her before she was taken to a so-called re-education camp. Months later, she could only take two of her children back into her care alive. During her detention, Mihrigul Tursun was physically and mentally tortured and forcibly sterilized. She witnessed inmates being raped and killed. She was about to face her own execution when...